May: On Love

May 20

Today's reflection was inspired by a quote from Jonny Cash.

It’s an interesting thing, this idea that paradise is somewhere out there waiting for you. And I blame the travel industry and marketing. You’ve been sold this idea that where you live and where you are isn’t paradise, and that you need this idea of paradise to be happy, but as the old saying goes, “wherever you go, there you are.” 

Are you going to buy into it? When what they’re really selling you is this idea of escape?

They’re just other places, after all, right? The people there have their own visions of paradise or escape, maybe. It’s really a matter of perspective and choice. 

So, will you let paradise be another place? Or will it be anywhere, wherever you are and with the loved one you’re next to?

• Reflection title: Let’s Meet Up Again in Paradise
• Creative inspiration: Johnny Cash
• Reflection Question: Where is my paradise and who is there with me?